Rep+++++

[Source]

Appraisal Forum Rep++++++++

People now are resorting to bribery when requesting appraisals:

http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=161301
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=161332
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=161270
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=161279
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=160936

This Rep+ crap is total BS. Why not just pay the appraisers? Please turn off Rep. It obviously is being misused. I personally don't care if I'm a "Glorious beacon of light".

Thanks.

 

[DotUSDomains]

Dont think it should be turned off,

Definetly should not be used for appraisals (well people actually saying REP for appraisal) simply because they dont care what the name is worth they just go for rep points,Definetly should not be allowed in this manner,

Same as tr are not allowed for minor transactinos (forum posting etc..)

All because this gives the the person who recieved the rep a false reputation.

 

[maroulis]

I told both -RJ- and Mark that appraisals should be turned off completely OR limited based on forumID from within VB.. They should also be removed from NP$ incentives threads..

In fact the only place where I'd allow appraisals personally would be the Droplists/Name suggestions.... nowhere else...

 

[Mark]

I think Everyone is taking the Appraisals section a bit too serious myself ..... It is only opinions anyway and How many "Real" Buyers pay any attention to this type stuff ? The only buyers I've ever seen asking for an appraisal were "FAKE" buyers promoting their paid appraisals -

Reputation points are not something I'd use to base a decision on either , I do take the Trader ratings pretty serious though.

Take it with a Grain of Salt and move on IMO

 

[-db-]

Offering REP or NP$ for appraisals.... an interesting topic for sure.

I personally haven't explored the pros and cons of this issue, but at first glance my con(cern) would be that it focuses the efforts of the appraisers on those names with special incentives, leaving the majority of names (and members) without the attention they deserve.

I personally don't care if I'm a "Glorious beacon of light".

What about all the poor lost souls out there in the world, moving around their daily lives in the darkness? Your glorious beacon of light might be what leads them home again. You don't really want to turn off that light, do you? :blink:

 

[Source]

What about all the poor lost souls out there in the world, moving around their daily lives in the darkness? Your glorious beacon of light might be what leads them home again. You don't really want to turn off that light, do you? :blink:

My beacon was extinguished long ago... as far as incentives are concerned, while it is impossible to prove, common sense tells me that it primes the pump for a positive appraisal also.

 

[smub]

well i dont really look at the reputation points .... TR is the main thing i look at now ... because rep can be given out. It is not that serious, so REP should not turned off. If you see, people are not only giving positve rep, but they are giving negative reps there also so it is not bad. Yea np$ for appraisal are bribing.

What is weird i found now is if i go up and tell the user the right value of the domain and some how they end up not liking the value i told them, i recieve negative rep, and that was funny to me.

 

[peaches017]

I give out rep because it seems its the only way to get people to take a look at my name. I really don't focus on what people write down as value, heck, weblord tells me XX,XXX everytime. What i focus on is the comments / suggestions people give me. For example, my ketogenic diet thread, i was giving out 10NP$ for appraisals (which i don't do anymore). I got a lot of what seemed to be arbitrary numbers thrown out, however, i got a medical student and a clinical nutritionalist to give me feedback. It has its pros / cons, anyone who would inflate a value of a domain just because they want rep doesn't need to be taken seriously.

You'll notice the Rep++ threads (my own included) seem to get the most replies. That's my only incentive for doing so.

Peter

Btw: It seems to have really taken off the last few days.

Am i allowed to post images? if not the link is http://www.cajobs.info/holyrep.JPG and feel free to remove the above image.

I think this amount is a little excessive, should it be banned from advertising you'll give rep, but giving rep is still allowed?

 

[user-7256]

I think my friend whom I know in person kind of started this... he had DnProfiles.com up for appraisal with + Rep or something in the title, and it generated 2 pages of appraisals, since then i've noticed them skyrocketing.

I really don't see what's bad about giving rep for appraisals; it encourages detailed, thoughtful and unique appraisals. Appraisals are done out of kindness to another NP member - the appraiser gets nothing out of it. What's wrong with a little incentive?

The appraisal forum is NOT corrupt by any means IMO. It's a more friendly and active atmosphere than it ever has been...

 

[RJ]

The whole reputation system is for entertainment purposes anyway. How can it be misused by giving it as a "thank you" to members who make quality replies in your thread?

 

[maroulis]

How can it be misused by giving it as a "thank you" to members who make quality replies in your thread?

because quality for the newbies = $XX,XXX (couldn't stop laughing when peaches mentioned Weblords appraisals) if you say hey you know what .cc kind of sucks for this reason you get attacked like me... or in the case or CompuXP remember the thread I told you low $XX and you freaked out? Some people think that domain appraisals are like comparing the size of their manhood... even though majority of whining babies tend to be underage but that's another issue here alltogether...

i just think rep++ is pointless... same goes for iTrader when you don't limit it to the Marketplace forums and you allow people to leave TR feedback for NP$ incentives and other BS....

 

[CrazyTech]

Cockamamie evaluations/appraisals are going to occur regardless of the NP$ or Rep. points. The appraisal forums should only be taken so seriously.

If it becomes a major issue as far as people not getting decent names appraised, then perhaps you could create a subforum for non NP$/Rep. appraisals. I personally think that this is ultimately a trend that will die out. Especially at the rate some register names.

 

[Mark]

i just think rep++ is pointless... same goes for iTrader when you don't limit it to the Marketplace forums and you allow people to leave TR feedback for NP$ incentives and other BS....

If you'll read the stickies in the np$ incentives - You'll see we don't allow TR for them and especially stuff like signing up at each others forums ..... We can't catch EVERY single case ...... But It's not allowed

I suggest members report it if they see it - It's the only way to rid ourselves of it

I've personally removed some mis-given TR already .....





Another thing to remember : Not all members are approved for np$ in the appraisals section now - So another way to encourage more active Posts is to give reputation points

Just my opinion ~

 

[user-7256]

because quality for the newbies = $XX,XXX (couldn't stop laughing when peaches mentioned Weblords appraisals) if you say hey you know what .cc kind of sucks for this reason you get attacked like me... or in the case or CompuXP remember the thread I told you low $XX and you freaked out? Some people think that domain appraisals are like comparing the size of their manhood... even though majority of whining babies tend to be underage but that's another issue here alltogether...

i just think rep++ is pointless... same goes for iTrader when you don't limit it to the Marketplace forums and you allow people to leave TR feedback for NP$ incentives and other BS....

Freaked out is a bit of an overstatement, I questioned your logic in the appraisal.

 

[inspiration100]

this is old but I think its a good point. I hate this rep+ stuff, but if you dont do it your thread doesnt get a visit. Bunch of junk if you ask me.

 

[Ringr]

This is exactly what I've been trying to say in this thread since December (apparently the topic is invisable to staff or something?). I posted a thread in that forum on Wednesday, about 30 hours ago. I haven't even got a reply! Well, except for my own reply - I figured I'd bump it since NO ONE would reply to it. So even though it's has 15 or more views by now, no one will reply. All I want is a domain appraisals. Geesh, is it so much to ask? Oddly enough when someone comes in and says "I HAVE DOMAINS.COM" it's like everyone can't hold their pants on to reply in the thread asking for an appraisals on a very very premium domain. Why don't we just rename it the "Premium Domain Appraisals forum" since those are the only topics that ever receive replies anymore? No one wants to appraise my names for sh*t, it's annoying. I might as well start paying GoDaddy to appraise my domain names. I mean for God's sake - it's getting to the point where you're going to have to start offering 100NP$ per appraisal you want in that forum, after that - they'll be wanting your arms and legs if you want an appraisal on a non-'very very premium' type domain.

Ugh, I've never been disgusted with the NamePros staff before, but I posted about this issue in December and nothing has been done since. How long does it take? The domain appraisals forum is in jeopardy for guys like me that don't post super-premium domains like 'DirtBike.com' or 'Champ.com'. Please, do something to fix that place..... :/

 

[Badger]

Where did this come about in the appraisals forum? What gives? Did I miss a meeting? Since when was positive reputation deserved for saying "reg fee" to an appraisal...?

This makes a mockery of the forum (imho), please ban this practice toot sweet...

I wouldnt want all my well thought out posts that subsequently resulted in me gaining further negative reputation points cheapened by new members dishing them out like confetti.. :red:

 

[Noobie]

I was gonna up your rep for this post for the heck of it ...
That being said ...
toot sweet ? -> Tout de suite

/cheapnewmember

 

[Jeff]

Thank you for the suggestion, Badger ... this is a relatively new phenomenon IMHO - just getting to absorb some of it now after my extended Holiday, actually. :music:
From what I've seen thus far, I agree with you ... and am not a fan of the offering of "Rep. points" for humble thoughts, honest appraisals, comments, personal opinions & valuations, etc. in the (or any other) Namepros Appraisals Forum, personally.

I'd like to read others' comments and suggestions here on this matter ... and it may be that I may have overlooked or not fully understood its origination. Did it begin in lieu of the ability to earn NP$'s for posting in that area? Did the balancing of this incentive and ability to control spam in the Appraisals Forum get out of whack, or run its course? What would you do to resolve the issue of folks' offering "Rep. points" ... while maintaining a healthy, active - and relatively spam free - Appraisals Forum, IYHO's? :gl:

Appreciate the input, candor folks! :talk:
-Jeff

 

[faisj]

I agree with Badger!
not every reply should be given a REP.
(the complete REP aspect will loose value this way)

IMO